Stir-Crazy

I can tell something is happening

Because I’m starting to get stir-crazy

I’m not satisfied with where I’m at

Which might be good inspiration

To finally make a change, though

My changes seem to happen

On the inside – leaving the outside

The same – but I’m getting fed up

With growing yet getting nothing

Worth showing – sure, I have my writing

But nobody wants to read it

& those who do

Don’t seem to recognize my genius

Or they do

& have decided to leave me floundering

Rather than catch me in this tiny pond

Then release me in the ocean where I belong

I’m complaining

& I don’t like to complain

Since it feels like it accomplishes nothing

But maybe just acknowledging

My current frustration

My current discontent

My current loneliness

Will convince me to change

Or rather – convince the world

To change with me – I’m fed up

With imaginary growth

That’s real to me

Yet leaves me with nothing

But unconcerned glances

From those unequipped to judge me

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